COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION / PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

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Director Medical Records

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Director Health Information Management administrates the HIM Department and plans, develops and implements the HIM system throughout Community Medical Center Healthcare system to ensure compliance with all regulatory, business and professional requirements. The Director's work is performed under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Information Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science degree in Health Records Administration and certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years as a Health Information Director in an acute care facility greater than 150 beds.

Specific Requirements: Must be able to speak, write and understand the English language to effectively communicate with predominantly English-speaking population. Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to perform under stress; meet competing demands from all members of the healthcare team. Knowledge of information systems and healthcare applications in addition to database applications and report writing software. Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills needed to create a collaborative team and maintain superior customer satisfaction. Demonstrates commitment to quality assurance program. Demonstrates ability to ensure cost effective staff scheduling and budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal communication skills are essential in working with physicians, hospital personnel, and other health facilities and agencies. Problem solving skills are necessary in order to be able to recognize problems, make decisions and use judgment in applying standards, procedures and policies. Ability to multi-task and delegate within a busy hospital environment.